Ventrac 4500K User manual

OPERATOR’SMANUAL
Revised 02/18/13
09.10081
VENTRAC 4500K
VENTRAC 4500P
VENTRAC 4500Y
VENTRAC 4500Z

2
500 Venture Drive
PO Box 148
Orrville Oh 44667
www.ventrac.com
To the Owner
Contact Information and Product Identification
If you need to contact an authorized Ventrac dealer for information on servicing your product,
always provide the product model and serial numbers.
Please fill in the following information for future reference. See the picture(s) below to find the
location of the identification numbers. Record them in the spaces provided.
Date of Purchase: __________________________________________________________________
Dealer:___________________________________________________________________________
DealerAddress:____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Dealer Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________
Dealer Fax Number: ________________________________________________________________
Model# (A): ___________________________
Serial#(B): ____________________________
AffixPart/SerialNumber labelhere.
EngineSerial# (C) _________________________
Venture Products Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in design or specifications without obligation to make like
changes on previously manufactured products.
A
B
C
C
Vanguard
Vanguard
C
C
Kubota - front or side
Kubota - front or side
of valve cover
of valve cover
C
C
Kawasaki - front of
Kawasaki - front of
engine block
engine block

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION PAGE 7
Product Description................................................................................................................................8
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................8
Using Your Manual.................................................................................................................................9
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................9
Safety Decals.......................................................................................................................................10
SAFETY PAGE 13
General Safety Procedures..................................................................................................................14
Training Required.................................................................................................................................14
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ....................................................................................14
Operation Safety ..................................................................................................................................14
Preventing Accidents............................................................................................................................15
Keep Riders Off....................................................................................................................................15
Operating On Slopes............................................................................................................................16
Roadway Safety...................................................................................................................................16
Truck Or Trailer Transport ....................................................................................................................16
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................17
Fuel Safety...........................................................................................................................................17
Hydraulic Safety...................................................................................................................................18
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ................................................................................................19
Operator Access System......................................................................................................................19
Propane Safety (if applicable)..............................................................................................................20
Operator Safety Interlock System ........................................................................................................21
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS PAGE 22
Standard Operational Control Locations..............................................................................................22
Optional Operational Control Locations ...............................................................................................23
Information Cluster Gauge (A) .............................................................................................................24
Warning Cluster Gauge (B)..................................................................................................................24
Warning Alarm (C)................................................................................................................................24
Ignition Switch (D) ................................................................................................................................24
Throttle Lever (E) .................................................................................................................................25
Headlight Switch (F).............................................................................................................................25
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch (G) ........................................................................................................25
Choke Handle (H) ................................................................................................................................25
Parking Brake (I) ..................................................................................................................................25
Neutral Assist Lever (J)........................................................................................................................25
Front Hitch Lever Lock (K) ...................................................................................................................25
Front Hitch Latch Lever (L) ..................................................................................................................25
Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Couplers (M)................................................................................................25
PTO Belt Tensioner Rod (N) ................................................................................................................26
High/Low Shift Lever (O)......................................................................................................................26
Weight Transfer Traction Control Select Lever (P)...............................................................................26
SDLA Control Lever (Q & R) ................................................................................................................26
Steering Wheel (S)...............................................................................................................................27

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Hydraulic Cooler Fan Switch (T) ..........................................................................................................27
Seat Slide Lever (U).............................................................................................................................27
Fuel Shut-off Valve (V) .........................................................................................................................27
Circuit Breaker & Battery Disconnect (W) ............................................................................................27
Seat Prop Plate (X) ..............................................................................................................................27
Seat Latch Strap (Y).............................................................................................................................27
Work Light Switch (AA) ........................................................................................................................27
Strobe Light Switch (BB)......................................................................................................................27
Slope Indicator Gauge (CC).................................................................................................................27
Slope Warning Light (DD) ....................................................................................................................27
Directional Signal Switch (EE) .............................................................................................................28
Hazard Flasher Switch (FF) .................................................................................................................28
Gas/Propane Selector Switch (GG) .....................................................................................................28
Horn Switch (HH) .................................................................................................................................28
Front Hitch Valve (II) ............................................................................................................................28
Foot Pedal (JJ).....................................................................................................................................28
3 Point Hitch & Rear Auxiliary Control Handles (KK, LL, & MM)..........................................................29
Rear Auxiliary Quick Couplers (NN).....................................................................................................29
12 Volt Rear Switches & 4-Pin Socket (OO, PP, & QQ).......................................................................29
12 Volt Front Switches & 4-Pin Socket (RR, SS, & TT) .......................................................................29
Electric PTO Remote Socket (UU).......................................................................................................29
Back Up Alarm (VV) .............................................................................................................................29
GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 30
Daily Inspection....................................................................................................................................30
Starting The Engine .............................................................................................................................30
Forward And Reverse ..........................................................................................................................32
Stopping The Power Unit .....................................................................................................................32
Shutting Off The Engine.......................................................................................................................32
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................32
Detaching.............................................................................................................................................33
Operating Attachments.........................................................................................................................33
Front Hitch............................................................................................................................................33
PTO Drive Belt & Pulley.......................................................................................................................33
Front Auxiliary Couplers.......................................................................................................................33
Weight Transfer....................................................................................................................................33
High/Low Range...................................................................................................................................34
Turning Radius.....................................................................................................................................34
Roll-Over Protection System................................................................................................................34
3 Point Hitch (Optional Accessory).......................................................................................................35
12 Volt 4-Pin Auxiliary Outlets (Optional Accessory)............................................................................35
Directional/Hazard Flasher Operation (Optional Accessory)................................................................35
Suspension Seat Weight Adjustment (Optional Accessory).................................................................35
Operating On Slopes............................................................................................................................36
Towing Or Pushing The Power Unit .....................................................................................................36

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SERVICE PAGE 37
Service And General Maintenance.......................................................................................................37
Cleaning And Appearance Care...........................................................................................................37
Service Access Points..........................................................................................................................37
Lubrication Locations...........................................................................................................................38
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level...............................................................................................................39
Checking Rear Transaxle Oil ...............................................................................................................39
Changing Hydraulic Oil And Filters ......................................................................................................39
Servicing Closed Loop Hydrostatic Drive Circuit..................................................................................39
Servicing Hydraulic Oil Cooler .............................................................................................................39
Checking Engine RPM.........................................................................................................................39
Checking Engine Oil Level...................................................................................................................40
Changing Engine Oil And Filter............................................................................................................41
Changing Air Filter Elements................................................................................................................42
Filling The Fuel Tank............................................................................................................................42
Changing The Propane Cylinder(s)......................................................................................................43
Checking The LPG System For Leaks.................................................................................................43
Changing The In-line Fuel Filter...........................................................................................................44
Priming The Fuel System.....................................................................................................................44
Fuel Care for 4500Z with Propane Option ...........................................................................................44
Checking The Fan (Alternator) Belt (Kubota Engines).........................................................................44
Adjusting Fan (Alternator) Belt Tension (Kubota Engines)...................................................................44
Cleaning Engine Compartment & Engine ............................................................................................45
Servicing The Cooling System.............................................................................................................45
Checking The Cooling System.............................................................................................................46
Cleaning The RadiatorAnd Screen......................................................................................................46
Draining The Cooling System ..............................................................................................................46
Flushing The Cooling System..............................................................................................................47
Servicing The Battery...........................................................................................................................47
Removing The Battery .........................................................................................................................48
Installing The Battery ...........................................................................................................................48
Cleaning The Battery And Terminals....................................................................................................48
Charging The Battery...........................................................................................................................48
Jump Starting Procedure .....................................................................................................................49
TCM (Tractor Control Module) Explanation .........................................................................................49
Replacing Fuses (Power Relay Module)..............................................................................................49
Replacing Fuses (Front Fuse Panel) ...................................................................................................50
Replacing Fuses (Rear Fuse Panel)....................................................................................................50
Replacing Fuses (Engine)....................................................................................................................51
Replacing Light Bulbs (Headlights & Work Lights)...............................................................................51
Replacing The Taillights.......................................................................................................................52
Replacing The Turn Signal Lights........................................................................................................52
Replacing The Strobe Light Bulb .........................................................................................................52
PTO Belt Inspection.............................................................................................................................52
PTO Belt Tension Adjustment ..............................................................................................................53
PTO Belt Replacement ........................................................................................................................53